Academic Administration
Office of the President
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
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For general inquiries and appointment requests, email PresOfficeStaff@necmusic.edu.
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NEC students, staff, and faculty can also contact Madison Smith via Google Chat.
Andrea Kalyn
President
Kathleen Kelly
Executive Vice President
617-585-1154
Center for Cultural Equity & Belonging
General inquiries: belonging@necmusic.edu
Monique Van Willingh
Director of Cultural Equity and Belonging (on leave during fall 2022 semester)
Stanford Thompson
Interim Director of CEB Office
Academic Administration
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Contact Alison Garner for general inquiries.
Benjamin Sosland
Provost and Dean of the Faculty
Alison Garner
Dean of Academic Affairs and Administration
Richard Giarusso
Dean of Academic Affairs
Sara Stancliffe
Coordinator for Academic Advising
Elisabeth Porter
Academic Affairs Administrator
Madison Smith
Administrative Assistant to the Provost & Dean of the Faculty
Office of Academic and Student Affairs
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
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For academic and international advising questions, or to request an appointment, email Academic and Student Affairs or call
617-585-1310 -
For questions related to student clubs and organizations, email Christina Davis.
As always, Academic and International Advising are here to assist students, with all services available remotely.
Thea Boyd
Director of Artistic Programming and Administration
Christina Davis
Dean of Students and Campus Life
Aidan Gorrell
Office Coordinator
Steven Gregory
Coordinator for International Student Services and Principal Designated School Official
Sara Stancliffe
Coordinator for Academic Advising
617-585-1289
Registrar's Office
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email College Registrar. You can also leave a voicemail at
Robert Winkley
Registrar and Director of Institutional Research
Academic Programs
Chamber Music, Strings, Piano, Woodwinds, Brass, & Percussion
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Elizabeth Van Voorhis for all inquiries.
Elizabeth Van Voorhis
Administrative Director for Chamber Music, Strings, Piano, Woodwinds, Brass, & Percussion
Chorus
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Sally Millar for general inquiries.
Sally Millar
Administrator for Chorus
Collaborative Piano and Composition
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Ali Eaton for all inquiries.
Ali Eaton
Administrative Manager
Jazz and Contemporary Musical Arts
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Olivia Porada for all inquiries.
Olivia Porada
Jazz & Contemporary Musical Arts Production & Administrative Director
Opera and Voice
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Rich Frost for all inquiries.
Rich Frost
Administrative Director for Opera & Voice
Orchestra
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Margie Apfelbaum for all inquiries.
Margie Apfelbaum
Director of Large Ensemble Administration
Student Affairs
Community Performances and Partnerships
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Grace Allendorf
Administrative Director of Community Performances and Partnerships
Erik Elmgren
Assistant Dean of Community Engagement and Teaching Artistry
617-585-1748
Tanya Maggi
Dean of Community Engagement and Professional Studies
Entrepreneurial Musicianship
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ryan Mewhorter
Entrepreneurial Musicianship Program Manager
How to Contact:
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Email em@necmusic.edu for all general inquiries.
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EM is available for video or phone advising appointments to coach you on topics like resumes, project planning, and career direction – sign up for an appointment here. Check the EM webpage for deadlines and more information about EM Grants, EM Fellowships, and other programs.
Residence Life and Housing
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Patrick Hazilla for all inquiries.
Patrick Hazilla
Resident Director
Health and Counseling Center
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
How to Contact: Email the office coordinator Monica Powtak who can direct you to the correct person within the department or call
The NEC HCC is providing Telehealth (Telecounseling and Telemedicine) visits for students living in Massachusetts, and phone consultation for those living outside of MA due to potential licensing restrictions. The HCC can assist students with prescription refills, and provide guidance on how to access health/counseling care in their communities if a telehealth visit is not appropriate to manage their health concern.
Leah McKinnon-Howe
Director of Health Services
Carol Abizaid
Director of Counseling Services
Zoe Bryan
Psychotherapist
Karyn Coughlin
Psychotherapist
Library Services
Hours of Operation:
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Mondays through Thursdays: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
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Fridays: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Sundays: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
How to Contact: Email the Library or call
Jason Coleman
Public Services Supervisor
Hannah Ferello
Catalog Librarian
Maria Jane Loizou
Collection Management Librarian
Maryalice Perrin-Mohr
Archivist/Records Manager
Patrick Quinn
Research and Instruction Librarian
617-585-1156
Laura Smolowitz
Bindery Supervisor / Interlibrary Loan Manager
Hannah Spence
Head of Cataloging and Electronic Resource Management
Richard Vallone
Head of Public Services
Performance Library
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Performance Library.
Students may contact the Performance Library to receive orchestra excerpts for practice.
Andres Almirall Nieves
Performance Librarian
Performance and Event Management
Box Office
Hours of Operation: Tuesday–Thursday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
How to Contact: Email the Box Office for any ticketing questions or concerns.
Carlos Dolan
Director of Production and Venue Operations
Grace Sexton
Patron Experience Manager
Business Relations, Event Management, and RENTALS
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Errica Moran.
Errica Moran
Scheduling and Events Coordinator
Performance Production
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Bob Winters or call
Bob Winters
Director of Performance Production Services
617-585-1263
Jasmine Caamano
Concert Stage Manager
Rayna DeYoung
Concert Stage Manager
Heather Martell
Instrument Collection Coordinator
Crispin Trubiano
Technical Director
617-585-1386
Ben Yee-Paulson
Concert Stage Manager
Piano Services
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Jeff Platz or call
Jeff Platz
Administrative Director of Piano Services
Recording and Performance Technology Services
Walk-in Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Phone Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
How to Contact: Email RPTS or call
Lisa Nigris
Director of Recording and Performance Technology Services
Eric Engler
Audio Video Systems Engineer
Nick Federico
Video Engineer
Adam Khoury
Video Engineer
Collin Register
Audio Video Engineer
David Shane
Audio Video Engineer
Stefan Wiebe
Audio Video Engineer
Chris Worden
Audio Video Engineer
Expanded Education, Preparatory School & Summer Programs
Expanded Education
Sarah Caggiano
Executive Director of Expanded Education
Kendra Butters
Director of Marketing and Communications
Preparatory School
Hours of Operation: Tuesday–Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Summer Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
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For general inquiries, email Prep or call
617-585-1160 -
BEAM:
617-585-1168
Adam Calus
Director of Preparatory School
Cecilia Pinto
Director of Early Childhood Education
Zach Roberson
Associate Director of Operations, Preparatory School
Gregory Tolwinski
Associate Director of Operations, Preparatory School
Colleen Murray
Admissions and Enrollment Manager, Preparatory School
Walter Yee
Assistant Director of Operations, Preparatory School
Jahbreil Campbell
Operations Coordinator, Preparatory School
Cynthia Mathiesen
Large Ensemble Manager, Preparatory School
Brianna Kirkland
Temporary Enrollment Assistant, Preparatory School
Lucy Chapman
Special Advisor, Preparatory School
Sheila Esquivel
Interim Boston BEAM Program Director
Summer Programs
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Summer Programs.
Admissions & Financial Aid
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email admissions@necmusic.edu.
For more information and contact information for individual admission counselors, visit the Admissions page.
Amy Anderson
Dean of Enrollment Management
Rebecca Barry-Wolff
Student Financial Planning Counselor
Austin Comerford
Enrollment Counselor
Claire Paik
Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Advancement and Engagement
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Patricia Kopko for all inquiries and she can direct you to the correct person.
Helen Alto
Assistant Director of Engagement
Michael Antonitis
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Allison Boehret
Philanthropic Advisor
Tricia Cheverie
Director of Major Gifts
Justin Connolly
Major Gifts Officer
617-585-1121
Shannon Cuff
Director of Board Relations and Stewardship
617-585-1726
Jennifer Dilzell Hare
Associate Director of Strategy and Board Communications
Cheryl Fries
Assistant Director of Advancement Operations
617-585-1373
Stephanie Gozali
Associate Director of Annual Giving
617-585-1783
Daniel Hart
Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Matthew Henegan
Advancement Assistant
Juliana Jordan
617-585-1305
Director of Transformative Programming
Patricia Kopko
Associate Director of Campaign Operations
Jackie Martocchio
Director of Annual Programs and Engagement
Jeremy Sarna
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
617-585-1792
Juliana Willis
Advancement and Engagement Coordinator
617-585-1782
Marketing and Communications
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
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For general inquiries, email Marketing Admin.
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To request marketing support or website updates, visit the Marketing resource center.
Valerie Szepiwdycz
Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy
Andrew Hurlbut
Assistant Director of Photography and Visual Assets
Olivia Richter
Digital Marketing Manager
Alex Solaas
Project Coordinator
Technology
Information Technology Services
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email ITS Help Desk or call
Please note due to a high volume of requests, responses to direct messages may be delayed. Visit the Information Technology Services resources page for training guides.
Heather Woods
Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Zachary Allred
Computing Support Specialist
Darby Warren
Computing Support Specialist
Peiyuan Zhang
Computing Support Manager
Jack Collins
Jr. Systems Administrator
Jared Rose
Helpdesk Supervisor
Finance and Operations
Finance and Business Office
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email the Business Office for all inquires.
Students are asked to please update their information with the Business Office, including electronic banking information, phone numbers, e-mails, and mailing addresses. If any student foresees issues with paying tuition, or is otherwise experiencing financial hardship, they should contact the Resource Center with any questions or concerns.
Jayme Brown
Interim Chief Administrative and Financial Officer
617-585-1211
Christian Gonzalez
Accounts Payable Accountant
Cassandra McBride
Associate Director of Financial Planning and Data Analytics
Kathy Jewett
Director of Student Accounts/Bursar
Deborah Papalegis
Payroll Administrator
Richard Bowman
Controller
Kevin Strang
Administrative Assistant
Compliance and Title IX
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Katrina Chapman for all inquires.
Katrina Chapman
Counsel and Director of Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Human Resources
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Contact
- Email Naomi Robinson for student employment inquiries.
- Email Colleen Manning for questions related to postings, new hires or onboarding issues
- Email Johanna Perri for questions related to benefits
Ricardo Flores
Director of Human Resources
Naomi Robinson
Human Resources Coordinator
617-585-1276
Michaelle Louis-Charles
Human Resources Generalist
Colleen Manning
Contractor
Johanna Perri
Contractor
Facilities and Campus Safety
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
How to Contact: Email David Vaz or facilitiesworkorder@
Eric Schiazza
Director of Public Safety
617-585-1125
David Vaz
Interim Director of Facilities
617-585-1187
Charleen Andujar Ortiz
Administrative Assistant
Greg Holt
Electrician
Wilson Monteiro
Custodial Supervisor